Chemistry is often referred to as the “central science” and with good reason: It is foundational in areas such as health, environmental sciences, new materials development, and nanotechnology.
At Waterloo, we offer some of the most interdisciplinary and cutting-edge undergraduate and graduate Chemistry programs in Canada, where specializations prepare you for exciting professional careers in industry, business, government, and academia. The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality in its programs. This commitment is reflected with the teaching and research excellence of our award-winning faculty and staff.
Whatever your level, whatever your interest, we invite you to explore our programs to see for yourself what we have to offer. Consider becoming a part of Waterloo Chemistry, where teaching, mentoring, and research combine to prepare you for your career.
News
Chemistry professors named to Highly Cited Researchers™ 2024 list
Professors Juewen Liu and Linda Nazar once again appear on annual Highly Cited Researchers™ list from Clarivate.
Chemistry lab renovation featured in The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail recently wrote an article on the lab renovations in the earth sciences and chemistry building.
New and renewed Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs
Professors Juewen Liu and Pierre-Nicholas Roy named new and renewed Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs.
Events
Chemistry Seminar Series: Wei Zhou
High throughput and on-site analysis using solid-phase microextraction coupled directly to mass spectrometry
Wei Zhou
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry
University of Waterloo
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9 a.m.
Hybrid: C2-361 and Teams
Master's Thesis Defence - Alexander Waldie
Enzymatic Oxidation of Polyethylene and Peptide-Based Detection of Microplastics
Supervisor: J. Honek
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
1:00 PM
In-person: C2-361
Master's Thesis Defence - Nyhenflore Delva
The Development of Electrochemical Systems for the Oxidation of Organic Contaminants for Water Treatment
Supervisor: A. Klinkova
Thursday, December 12, 2024
10:00 AM
In-person: EIT-2053